Rochelle Semiens
***** *********** #**** ? Houston, TX 77077 ? 713-***-**** ?
********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
Talented and company-oriented professional with diverse background and
progressive responsibility supporting operations seeking a position which will
utilize my superb communication skills and analytical abilities. Excellent
research skills and detailed-oriented with a proven record of completing
projects without compromise to quality. Recognized by supervisors and
colleagues for strong knowledge base, flexibility, and ability to provide
creative solutions to complex issues.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive client relations and customer service experience in the wireless
communication industry
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast paced environment
KEY SKILLS
Problem Resolution Client R elations
Organizational Abilities Communication Skills
Detailed Oriented Analytical Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AT&T Town and Country
Retail Coordinator 4/2011 - 10/2013
Mentored sales associates to ensure offers and promotion are executed
effectively
Trained personnel by conducting workshops, seminars and computer based
/computer aided training
Handled all administrative aspects of sales including completion of contracts
and warranties
Met all sales objectives and maintain strong knowledge of all products and
services
XL Parts Distribution (Corporate Office)
Purchasing Analyst 5/2010 - 4/2011
Evaluated bids and proposals against requests.
Researched, monitor and maintain pricing updates
Maintained controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each
assigned order
Initiated follow-up actions with the vendors and internal employees
Negotiated services and goods
Service Corporation International / Resource Staffing
Purchasing Specialist 10/2009 - 1/2010
Handled order fulfillment issues and responsible for troubleshooting orders
Managed capital expenditure authorization process
Prepared purchase orders for supervisory approval
Collected and verified vendor information to ensure timely payments
Verizon Wireless Communications 1998-2008
Procurement Specialist 2/2005-5/2008
Purchased wireless devices and Blackberry license on behalf of sales team
Negotiated roaming service agreements and other technical services with
venders
Completed and tracked purchase orders and change orders
Investigated and reported unauthorized purchases to department manager
Maintained Per Diem accounts by increasing/decreasing purchase limits as
needed
Verizon Wireless Communications
Project Coordinator 5/2003- 2/2005
Created "Best Practices" a peer to peer coaching program designed to address
performance based issues. As a result of this program, representative
performance improved within one month
Prepared and analyzed call quality reports for management review
Recruited internal and external associates for offline projects
Oversaw new hire orientation; distributing benefit information and collecting
new employee data
Scheduled confidential employee meetings, appointments, and conference calls
Coordinated speech engagements, meetings, special activities and workshops
Handled travel arrangements, hotel accommodations, and expense reimbursement
reporting
Verizon Wireless Communications
Lead Consultant 12/1998 - 5/2003
Created a tool (Quick notes) to assist representatives in efficiently
annotating customer files as it pertains to billing and technical issues
Assisted the department supervisor in the training and coaching of junior
representatives
Maintained attendance records and developed attendance incentive program. This
program motivated and reward employees with excellent attendance records
Provided feedback to junior representatives as it pertained to complex
customer issues
EDUCATION
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
2012-Present
achievements/ awards
Dress for Success Volunteer
Stellar Performer Award
Perfect 10 Award
Commitment is Key Award
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Siebel, Vision, ACCESS, People Soft, WEX, Comdata,
MyTeleco, Orical, SAP